Capital Markets: Structured Products | USA

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP stands out for its ability to advise clients on the issuance of notes linked to underlying assets, such as equity baskets, including in the form of ETFs. The firm also has particular expertise in proprietary indices and further capabilities include repackaging financial instruments into structured notes. The firm's strong cross-border strength enables the team to handle multijurisdictional transactions.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is a highly active market player in structured products, with expertise in structuring notes linked to a range of reference assets, as well as assisting with complex hybrid notes offerings. The practitioners also have extensive experience in the issuance and distribution of certificates of deposit. DPW lawyers ably advise on high-profile transactions for leading financial institutions and boast capabilities in helping clients navigate complex regulatory requirements, including advising on the impact of the Dodd-Frank Act.

Mayer Brown LLP is a market-leading structured products practice with outstanding practitioners able to advise on the structuring of notes. The firm also has notable experience in the distribution of structured certificates of deposit, and practitioners also frequently advise on the changing regulatory environment, making the firm a choice practice for financial investors seeking guidance on the market.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP ably handles structured products transactions, including assisting with the offering of notes with underlying linked assets. The practice is regularly called upon to assist financial institutions, owing to its impressive regulatory capabilities. For structured offerings linked to derivatives, the firm leverages a formidable US derivatives team.

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP has demonstrated notable strength in the structured products market. Its practitioners regularly act for major financial entities in a range of transactions, often utilizing key international capabilities for cross-border structured product issuances.

Latham & Watkins LLP boasts a strong structured notes practice highly sought after by high-profile issuers across the market. The firm is able to bring to bear strength in related practices, such as tax and derivatives, making it a strong choice for clients seeking advice on notes linked to underlying assets such as funds and commodities, among others. It also offers capabilities in index-related matters, including advising on LIBOR transition.

Sidley Austin LLP is an established practice with experience including issuing financial products as debt and via structured certificates of deposit. The firm is supported by a highly regarded derivatives practice, making it a strong choice for clients seeking guidance on notes providing access to commodities and other related products. Its capabilities also include advising on notes linked to other underlying assets, such as indices.